Home Depot Workshop
Home Depot (check your local store)Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm. November 2 - Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe November 30 -...
Free
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Events Calendar
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Wheaton French Market
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonFresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Baby Noise
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., BerwynFor ages 0-23 months. Registration is required. Make some noise at your library! Join us as we guide you through fun, simple ways to use music for early learning. Edades...
Free
Santas Craft Corner
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, WheatonVisit Santa at the zoo! While you are there, make a craft or two and tour the zoo before you go. Admission includes crafts, refreshments and, of course, a visit...
$20
Fantastical Fall Forest
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, ChicagoYou're invited to gather in our ribbon forest! See, feel, touch, and hear all about what makes you and your community special. Leave with a sparkling surprise!
Included in general admission
Museum Campus Exploration Day
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, RomeovilleHave you ever wondered what’s in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all...
Free
Holiday Homecoming
Downtown St. Charles ILSt. Charles Holiday Homecoming is one of the Midwest's most spectacular holiday events. Come to the most magical celebration to kick off your holiday season with the Lighting of the...
Free
Visits with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, RosemontMacerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with...
Free Family Holiday Movies
Glen Art Theatre 540 Crescent Boulevard, Glen EllynJoin us for these free family movies throughout the months on November and December at Glen Art Theatre!
Free
Nature Center Open House
Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook TerraceWould you like to learn more about the programs and events at the Nature Center? Do you want to visit some cool critters? Come to our open houses every month...
Free
Meet Santa at ABT Electronics
ABT Electronics 1200 N Milwaukee Avenue, GlenviewThis holiday season, bring your family and friends to meet Santa at the Atrium! Enjoy a magical experience and create lasting memories with a free photo opportunity with Santa Claus....
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, ChicagoWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
Skating in the Park
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, RosemontRosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago...
Free
Photos with Santa
Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western SpringsWestern Springs Business Association has many opportunities to see Santa this holiday season! Come meet Santa and get professional pictures with the big guy on November 30th, December 1st, 7th, and...
The Trashy Markets
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N Lincoln Avenue, ChicagoJoin us FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 4pm-8pm for our Reverse Black Friday party. Re-join SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, Noon-5pm for Small Business Saturday vibes. Are you ready to "Reverse Black Friday" and...
Free
Family Movie – Moana
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers GroveJoin us for the first Moana movie. Bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy a movie on our giant screen! Closed Captioning is provided
Free
Santa’s House
Downtown St. Charles ILDon't miss your chance to take your picture with the one and only Santa Claus and give him your list! Visitors can meet the North Pole's most famous resident for...
Free
Complimentary Visits with Santa
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers GroveVisit Santa in his gingerbread house at the corner of Main Street and Curtiss Street. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places...
Free
Train Saturdays
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, WheatonThe HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that...
Free
Salt Creek Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Hinsdale Central High School 5500 S. Grant Street, HinsdaleSalt Creek Ballet’s critically acclaimed, The Nutcracker, will be returning for its 39th year at Hinsdale Central Auditorium, located at 5500 S. Grant St. Hinsdale. The performances will take place...
$42 – $52
Feature Films – Elf
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, StreamwoodJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks! All Ages Welcome. Doors open at 1:45pm (Closed Captioning)
Free
Festival of Lights Opening Night and Kris Kringle Market
Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, BloomingdaleBeginning on Saturday, November 30, the Festival of Lights returns for the 12th straight year! New and exciting actvities each year make this a popular holiday tradition. Pedestrians and motorist...
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, NorthbrookJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
LEGO Building Challenge: Float a Boat
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, SchaumburgBuild along with other kids and try to complete this month's challenge: build a boat using Legos that floats.
Free
Christmas in the Commons
Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New LenoxThe Village of New Lenox is continuing its Christmas in the Commons tradition with another year of lights and holiday festivities in the Village Commons. Christmas in the Commons will...
Free
Journey to Bethlehem
Faith United Presbyterian Church 6200 167th Street, Tinley ParkEver wonder what the REAL story is behind Jesus' birth? Come out to our FREE live walk-through nativity where we take you on a Journey to Bethlehem to meet the...
Free
Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival
Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, GenevaGet in the Christmas Spirit with our Holiday Fun Merry Christmas! Stop by Geneva Commons for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting and see Santa arrive! There’ll be lots of fun...
Free
Salt Creek Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Hinsdale Central High School 5500 S. Grant Street, HinsdaleSalt Creek Ballet’s critically acclaimed, The Nutcracker, will be returning for its 39th year at Hinsdale Central Auditorium, located at 5500 S. Grant St. Hinsdale. The performances will take place...
$42 – $52
Winter Fireworks & Drone Shows
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoNavy Pier’s dazzling, award-winning fireworks show is back at Light Up The Lake, offering a spectacular display for all to enjoy! Also, join us for two exciting new holiday-themed drone...
Free
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